Android Developer - Rithmio
Location: US, IL, Chicago
Department: Rithmio
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
The story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn’t really about the fire. It’s about what happened next: A remarkable moment when the most brilliant engineers, architects and inventors came together to build a new city. Their innovations – born of passion and practical ingenuity – shaped not just Chicago, but the modern world. What started 140 years ago continues to this day.Chicago’s brightest digital designers, engineers and entrepreneurs are shaping new technologies, disrupting old business models, and resetting the boundaries of what’s possible. If that sounds like you, join us.Come to a place where you can share ideas, make mistakes, work hard, build your business and, with a little luck, change the world.Welcome to 1871.From photo-editing apps to interactive healthcare programs, 1871 has a member company that fits your interests and expertise! Whether you’re a designer, a marketing expert, or software developer, we have a startup looking for you. Each company is looking for a way to innovate their industry and is looking to do so in creative and original ways. We are looking to match you with one of our amazing member companies based on the information you provide to us and their current needs. If you believe that you have the skills and vision to help digital startups get their start, 1871 is the right place for you!

Job description:
About RithmioRithmio is an Illinois-headquartered startup founded in 2013 that enables gesture recognition-based products. Rithmio pushes the boundaries of the gesture recognition market by providing an advanced gesture recognition platform. Their software libraries are built to run on any platform, including wearables, smartphones, or any connected motion sensing devices. The result is an open platform that enables brands to create accurate gesture-based products efficiently.Being an Engineer at RithmioRithmio’s software engineers develop the next-generation gesture recognition technologies that change how users interact with motion sensing devices. As a software engineer, you will work on a small team in a fast-paced startup environment. The Rithmio team needs their engineers to be versatile and passionate to tackle new problems as they continue to push technology forward. Rithmio engineers work on many projects that carry varying responsibilities and are obsessed with code quality.They are currently looking for an engineer to lead their Android development team. You will be tasked with building an SDK for Android that: exposes the gesture recognition library, manages the motion sensors on the device, maintains a database, interacts with their cloud services, and supports external bluetooth sensing devices. It’s an awesome project with a rich set of problems to be solved.Duties and ResponsibilitiesDesign, plan, develop, unit test, and document Android projectsBackend development for Android SDKsUnit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliabilityWork on bug fixing and improving application performanceWrite specifications and documentation for API'sParticipate in design and code reviewsDo whatever it takes to get the job done

Requirements:
Skills and ExperienceExperience in C, C++, and JavaCompetency in GitKnowledge of standard practices for SDK development and deployment for AndroidEclipse and Android app development experienceAbility to multi-task and handle changing prioritiesThrive working in a fast paced, startup environment with constant learning

Benefits:
Rithmio will work with individuals to provide a competitive compensation package that will include equity.